BMW 3 Series 318Ci (105kW)
2 Door Coupé with 5 speed Manual gearbox
E46

Comprehensive statistics for the fourth generation E46 BMW 3 Series 318Ci (105kW), a 2 door petrol coupé with a 5 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 105 kW of power and 200 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 9.3 seconds and a top speed of 218 km/h.

The BMW 3 Series E46 started production in 1997 and was in production for approximately 9 years, stopping production in 2006.

The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 2002.

Specification

Trim Not Specified
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 5 Speed Manual
Body Style Coupé
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine 2.0L I4 16V DOHC
Engine Code N43B20U0
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Power Assisted Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front Not Specified
Suspension Rear Not Specified
Brakes Front 286 mm Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear 276 mm Ventilated Disc
Braking System Servo-assisted ABS
VED I
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 105 kW @ 6,000 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 200 N⋅m @ 3,750 RPM
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph)
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 9.3 seconds
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph)
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds)
Top Speed (km/h) 218 km/h
Weight US (kg) 1,395 kg
Weight Distribution Not Specified
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 75 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) 180 g/km
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.31 Cd
Frontal Area (m2) 1.98 m2
Drag Area (CdA) 0.61 CdA
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 4,488 mm
Width (mm) 1,757 mm
Height (mm) 1,369 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: 7J x 16
Rear: 7J x 16
Tyres Front: 205/55 R16 91V
Rear: 205/55 R16 91V
Front Track (mm) 1,471 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,483 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,725 mm
Turning Circle (m) 10.5 m
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 63 L

Additional Information

Engine Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Cylinder Configuration: I4
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 1,995
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 84 x 90
Valvetrain: DOHC
Valves: 16
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Fuel Management: EFI
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: Yes
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Final Drive Ratio: 3.38

Page Last Updated: 3rd November 2020